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IL SB1389
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 to add Section 106B-10 regarding testimony conditions in sexual assault cases
- Allows courts to set conditions on testimony of child victims under age 18 or intellectually/developmentally disabled persons in prosecutions for criminal sexual assault, predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, aggravated criminal sexual assault, criminal sexual abuse, and aggravated criminal sexual abuse
- Permits use of facility dogs to assist child and disabled victims during testimony when courts determine it is just and appropriate
- Requires courts to consider the victim's age, parties' rights, and other relevant factors when deciding whether to allow facility dog assistance
- Defines "facility dog" as a dog graduated from an assistance dog organization that is a member of Assistance Dogs International
Legislative Description
CRIM PRO-SEX OFFENSE-CHILD
Last Action
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 99-0094
7/21/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Criminal5/4/2015
Rules4/24/2015
Criminal Law2/25/2015
Assignments2/20/2015
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